2018 Books to Give and to Get this Holiday Season
This time of year I make a list of books to GIVE friends and family and of course they’re also picks you should TREAT YOURSELF with. You’ll find a variety of genres so hopefully there’s something for everyone! Most of these books I read in 2018 so that the...
The Air You Breath by Frances de Pontes Peebles
The Air You Breathe by Frances de Pontes Peebles– 464 pages Audio Book Blurb: Skinny, nine-year-old orphaned Dores is working in the kitchen of a sugar plantation in 1930s Brazil when in walks a girl who changes everything. Graça, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy...
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren – Audio Book Blurb: Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill for the absurd don’t send them running, her lack of filter...
Potluck: Food and Drink to Share with Friends and Family by The Editors of Food & Wine
Potluck: Food and Drink to Share with Friends and Family by The Editors of Food & Wine – 268 pages Book Blurb: Featuring more than 150 contemporary dishes for your next potluck–all easy to transport and serve, and guaranteed to please–this...
Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid– 256 pages ARC courtesy of Netgalley and Ballantine Books Book Blurb: In 1979, Daisy Jones and The Six split up. Together, they had redefined the 70’s music scene, creating an iconic sound that rocked the world. Apart,...Shop on Amazon Here!
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The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar is another excellent example of creating a novel with richly layered characters while comparing Indian and American lifestyles. ![]()
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In this story, Remy returns to Bombay, which he has dubbed the museum of failures, as he sees his native country through the lens of his American life. He’s there to meet his friend’s niece with the hopes of adopting her baby, as he and his wife are unable to conceive. This innocuous trip turns into a much more complex time as Remy is hit with roadblocks time and time again.![]()
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It’s the story about Remy and his mother that really got to me. He lived a life of never measuring up and feeling quite unloved by her. Through their time together in Bombay, he learns critical information that allows him to see her in a more thoughtful and understanding way. This time away has brought what’s left of his shattered family back together.![]()
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His trip extends much longer than anticipated and he realizes the value of being home. His American wife Kathy seemed too good to be true, but I did like their relationship, born of trust and equality. Remy’s life as a poet was buried away, but through his visit in India, he realizes the importance of doing work you love, not just working for a higher paycheck.![]()
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Overall, this was a satisfying read and one that fans of Umrigar will appreciate. Her last book, Honor, along with The Space Between Us, are my two favorites of hers. I haven’t met an Umrigar book I didn’t enjoy!![]()
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📘: Do you dress up for Halloween? If yes, what's your costume of choice? If not, what's a scary book you've read?
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Happy PUB Day!! Here are some highlights:![]()
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🎃 The Many Mother of Ivy Puddingstone by Randy Susan Meyers ![]()
🎃 Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger The Dial Press ![]()
🎃 The Grey Wolf by @louisepennyauthor Minotaur Books ![]()
🎃 This Motherless Land by Nikki May Mariner Books ![]()
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